HD Tapes and Mini-DV Camera's

[Randy Robinson]

I was wondering if HD Tapes are usuable with Mini-DV camcorders. I have looked and havent been able to find any information on this. I dont think they can, but someone told me different.

Also if they can be used in Mini-DV camcorder's, what does it do for the video and audio?

[Randy Robinson]

Anyone??

[AJ]

Presumably you mean HDV on mini-dv tapes? If so, then yes, they are the same type of cassette.

If you mean any other kind of tape including full-size HD, then no, they will not be compatible with a mini-dv camera.

[Randy Robinson]

I am talking about the tape found on this link - www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?CategoryName=acc_DIAccessories_DIBlankMedia_MiniDV&ProductSKU=DVM63HD&TabName=feature

I own a Sony DCR-HC20. It says that it's not compatible with the HC20 but it is with the HC21? Why isnt it? They take the same size of tape.

[AJ]

It's just a mini-dv tape, it should surely work fine? The FX1 records HD to regular Mini-DV tapes, so this 'HD Tape' of sonys looks like simply being a marketing gimmick to me, a bit like the old 'Chrome' cassette tapes in the eighties.

I would probably use regular tapes, but make sure you don't re-use them, that should solve most problems with dropout or whatever.

Compatability list probably only shows the current models, that would be about right for Sony's marketing department!